Biodiesel Production Calculator
Estimate biodiesel and glycerin yields from vegetable or waste cooking oil via transesterification.
Inputs
Results
Biodiesel Yield
97 gal
Conversion Rate
97%
Glycerin Byproduct10 gal
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the oil volume in gallons and select the oil type (virgin vegetable oil, used cooking oil, animal fat).
- Set the methanol ratio (%) — the standard transesterification ratio is 20% by weight.
- Review Biodiesel Yield (gal), Glycerin Byproduct (gal), and Conversion Rate (%).
- Repeat with different oil types to compare yields and decide the most efficient feedstock for your operation.
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